New here but not to the struggle

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Registered: 11-08-2004
New here but not to the struggle
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Mon, 11-08-2004 - 9:22pm
I hope to join your group as I have read through some of your threads and visited your site and I am enthusiastic about the amount of support exhibited here.

I am Adrianne and I have at least 100 lbs to lose. This next sentence will be the biggest step I have ever made in my life, no one but my dr knows this! I weigh about 262 depending on the scale. I always have been overweight and am ready for me to turn that around. I've never been thin so I do not know what it feels like. I've been told that 175 or so is a good weight for me, but I know I would be healthier to weigh less. I'm only 5'4 and although I've always said I have a large frame, I'm not so sure if that was just an excuse. I've had a million starting days but I really feel like this one is different.

I am making a short-term goal to lose at least 30lbs in 14 weeks. My dh is scheduled to come home from deployment then and I would like him to be welcomed home by a smaller healthier wife.

I am a sahm to my two children, 5 year old Girl, and 2 1/2 yr old boy. We want more children and just recently I've really been thinking I would like at least 4 but sshhhh..don't tell anyone you all are the first I've told! I just cannot justify getting pregnant at this weight. It was not comfortable or fun to having a starting pg weight of 238 the last time.

My dh is in the Navy and we currently live in CA. I do have some family where I live and attend an awesome church so support I am not lacking just the gumption to ask for it.

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 8 or 9 yrs ago and really have almost all of the ugly effects this carries. Not sure this is relevant but some think it is. Again, I'm just trying to rid myself of my excuses.

Today, I have already consumed about 1200 calories, I've been counting all day. I have not exercised but intend to do so before the night is out. I have a few videos, Tae Bo and Richard Simmons. I also have a treadmill but it's heavy and is too hard for me to bring in the house by myself but will ask for help from someone soon.

I'm sure I've missed sharing some info but my post is already long winded.

I look forward to getting to know you all!

Take care,

Adrianne

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Mon, 11-08-2004 - 9:28pm

Welcome Adrianne!

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Mon, 11-08-2004 - 9:36pm
Welcome! Glad you found this board as there are many lovely women here with lots of support and encouragement.You sound like you're on the right path with you're plan to make a healthier you...so keep it up and have fun!

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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 2:23am
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Bienvenue, Adrianne !

Greetings from the other side, in New Hampshire. I would like to welcome you to the board! I am not new to the struggle either, and most of here have a toss-about and grunting match with it. Is it not scary yet oddly liberating to type to the world how much you weigh ? I had mad fits about it for a while and finally said the hell with it, what do I have to lose, and I did it. So, congrats.

Most of us here do some sort of plan/diet/ritual/scheme and there is alot of great advice and support here. I myself started at 265 at the end of 2000, and right now I am 156. I did not go all gang busters about it, I hate to excersize most of the time. A few do WW, some just exercize, or count calories...but there is no right way or wrong way to do it. And start slow ! Your goal seems reasonable and I wish you the best of luck.

Amy(the board nut job)

265/156/140

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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 9:37am

HI there Adrianne :)

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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 9:49am
Welcome. My husband is also in the military and I find the thought of him coming home to a smaller me is great motivation. I am just starting over in my struggle with weight loss. Hopefully we can do it together. Good luck. It sounds like you are off to a great start. sharla
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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 10:14am
Adrianne,

Like you I am new here but not to the merry-go-round of weight loss/control. I also had a very hard time admitting to my weight. The thought of anyone finding out has always been a constant source of panic and shame to me. Like you I'm learning to shed the excuses in an attempt to shed pounds.

If you're ever in need of someone to talk with or a workout buddy I'm always available.

Welcome!

Renee

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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 11:32am
Welcome to the board.
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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 11:36am
Hi and welcome here! Congrats on making a small, short-term goal. I think it's a good idea to think in "small" terms at the beginning, doesn't make the whole thing seem so "big" (no puns intended there!)

Take it small and slow with the exercise though, too (: Injuries are BAD!

- Yav, who likes to state the obvious

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Wed, 11-10-2004 - 10:28am
Welcome to the boards, Adrianne! Sorry this welcome is late, but I haven't been on the boards for a couple of days and I'm just getting caught up! I think you're going to like it here. There are a lot of great ladies here to help support you and also share some laughs along the way. Again, welcome :)

~~Linda

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Wed, 11-10-2004 - 11:50am
Thank you so much everyone for your welcome! I plan to be an active (pun intended) participant so I look forward to getting to know all of you better and hopefully be able to offer support as well.

Take care,

Adrianne

262/262/160(min)

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